Wayne Ross Email & Phone Number

Yakima, Washington, United States

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Management

Irvine, California

Financial Systems and Controls for high growth, multi-national group of companies. Providing All Natural feminine hygiene products as well as products for baby health and well-being such as diapers and baby wipes.

Irvine, California

Orange County, California Area

An invitation only organization for CEOs - offers members unparalleled resources to grow their companies faster & more effectively. Member companies grow revenues faster after joining. CEOs become better leaders, make better decisions & get better results - while enhancing their lives. CEOU offers programs that enable members to rise above day-to-day operational issues and reap the benefits of other leaders' seasoned experience, insights and knowledge. Members gain fresh perspectives & find solutions to their most pressing challenges & opportunities through:- monthly problem solving/opportunity exploring peer group meetings- professionally lead by an experienced CEOU facilitator (Chair)- monthly one-on-one executive coaching session- peer group meetings- up to 6 training workshops per year led by a CEOU expert speaker- access to online best practices library, member conferences and the CEOU network

Irvine, Ca

• Consulting with business owners to analyze their qualitative and quantitative processes to improve efficiency, productivity, profitability, cash flow and owner value. • Assist business owners with succession planning, tax planning and planning for the sale of their company.

R-Water LLC, Los Angeles, CA Electrolyzed water producer for industrial cleaning. • Developed business plan, raised startup capital, participated in the development of the first working prototype and maintained accounting records. LA Recycling, Los Angeles, CARecycling service for industrial accounts. • Developed business plan, raised capital and formed alliances.

Gig Harbor, Wa

Computer and networking services firmWas responsible for the financial records and leading the development of a business plan that resulted in sustained growth for the company in a highly competitive environment.• Worked concurrently with B&M Enterprises and related owners.• 50% partner and member of the Board of Directors.

Tacoma, Wa

A multi-line cleaning chemicals distributor offering equipment and service to the car and truck wash industry. CEO - negotiated and led the acquisition of a compatible business and immediately doubled sales. CFO - maintained the financial records and negotiated the financial needs and services of the company.Owner• Negotiated and managed the successful sale of the company.

Vancouver, Wa

President, CEO & Owner - Full P&L responsibility for company succeeded in bringing patented products to market.

After selling Micropump Corporation to IDEX I remained as President for one year to help with the transition to the new ownership. In this time I successfully led the transition of the accounting systems and integrated the management styles with the new owners. Key employees were retained.As a special note - Micropump Inc. is still operating today some 20+ years later and remains owned by IDEX.

Vancouver, Wa

Owned and managed the company of 150 people. Grew sales from $5 million to over $20 million. Opened European sales, service and assembly facility. European sales soon matched that of North America. Built international distribution network. Created an engineering based sales model. ISO9000 in both locations. Financial results went from a very small profit in 1985 to in excess of 18% EBITDA by the time of the sale in 1995. Manufacturing lead times went from in excess of 20 weeks to two weeks. Inventories were at the same level with $20 million in sales as that when sales were $8 million through the implementation of Just-in-time systems. Efficiency and reliability improved with the introduction of statistical process control. Relocated headquarters from California to the State of Washington. Sold the company to IDEX Corp in 1995.

As the head accountant at the woven woods division for the manufacturing facility I led the closing of the facilities activities for two plants and was responsible for the branch accounting. Prior to closing the facilities I had responsibility for the branch accounting for several years.

Bs, Finance & Organizational Behavior

Physics